Comic Strips and Comic Books (Stupid Fresh Mess)
Comic books have always had a relationship with comic strips. The modern comic book began by either reprinting comic strips…
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Hey Kids! Comics! Books Eclipse Budgets
Below are some comic strip and cartoon books scheduled for May 2022 release. Images and links (mostly) via Amazon, though…
In Praise of Comic Artist June Brigman
For a generation of comic book fans, June Brigman’s name conjures a particular accolade that – while entirely deserved –…
Passed the Past – Comic Chronicles
National Cartoonists’ Day was last week so this is late, but how can it be late when we’re talking about…
Azim, Del Col, Adams, and Hickey Awarded the Illustrated Reporting and Commentary Pulitzer
Fahmida Azim, Anthony Del Col, Josh Adams and Walt Hickey of Insider for a comic on a Uyghur internment camp…
Catchin’ Up with Cartoonists in the News
It started, as most searches do, by looking toward the end. “COVID taught us all just how precious and fragile…
Hogan’s Alley Magazine for Free Comic Book Day
For those wanting to know what all the hoopla surrounding the Hogan’s Alley magazine is about here’s your shot at…
In Memoriam: Neal Adams
A collection of obituaries and appreciations of Neal Adams. The Guardian published their obituary of Neal Adams today. Adams was…
Comic Chronicles – This Was Then
Not forgetting comics’ past. McDougall’s Monsters When a child picks up a newspaper, it is often to see the wacky…
Free Comic Book Day is May 7
As long as we’re talking bargain books … how about FREE? Free Comic Book Day is Saturday May 7, 2022….
University Press of Mississippi Book Sale
The University Press of Mississippi is taking 40% off ALL their books from May 2 to May 9, 2022. And…
Neal Adams – RIP
Comic book and comic strip artist Neal Adams has passed away. Neal Adams June 15, 1941 – April 28, 2022…
2022 Eisner Hall of Fame Inductees and Nominees
Comics-Con International (Comic-Con San Diego) has announced the six judges’ choice inductees into the Will Eisner Hall of Fame and…
Justin Green – RIP
Underground comix cartoonist Justin Green has passed away. Justin Considine Green July 25, 1945 – April 23, 2022 Justin’s wife…
Friday Free-For-All
We’ve been on a bit of a book kick here lately, so let’s start with that. While every year is…